Miami, Fla. – Drivers in South Florida should brace for repeated rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms Sunday, raising the risk of flooded roads and dangerous commutes across Miami. Officials warn that localized flooding could slow traffic along I-95, U.S. 1, and neighborhood streets through the evening.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances remain high with a 70% likelihood of storms Sunday afternoon, dropping slightly but persisting each night through Wednesday. Daily rainfall totals could reach half an inch, with heavier downpours creating hazardous travel. A Coastal Flood Statement remains in effect through Sunday afternoon, further elevating risks in low-lying neighborhoods.
Miami International Airport travelers may face flight delays as storms move through during peak afternoon hours. Drivers should avoid water-covered streets, allow extra time for commutes, and check road conditions before leaving home. Residents near Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach are urged to monitor water levels as tides rise alongside heavy rain.
The storm pattern will not be short-lived. Daily thunderstorm chances hold steady through the upcoming workweek. Winds shift north to east between 6 and 10 mph, adding rough surf and higher rip current risks along beaches.
More alerts are possible if storms intensify or flooding expands beyond current advisories. Conditions may improve late next week, but unsettled weather dominates the forecast for now.
Five-Day Forecast for Miami, Florida:
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 86. Storms mainly after 3 p.m.
- Monday: Storms possible after 2 p.m., high near 87.
- Tuesday: Scattered thunderstorms, high near 88.
- Wednesday: Thunderstorms likely, high near 86. Coastal flooding risk continues.
- Thursday: Showers and storms possible, high near 86.
